Another Well-Qualified Judicial Nominee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Kenneth Lee: “This morning, we voted to confirm Michael Truncale to serve as U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas. Now, we’re considering Kenneth Lee […]
McConnell on National Police Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding National Police Week: “This week we observe National Police Week, an annual gathering of tens of thousands of law enforcement personnel here in our nation’s capital. Tomorrow, America will pay special tribute to the service and sacrifice […]
Continued Work on Nominees and Disaster Supplemental Funding in Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need for disaster assistance as well as the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “This week the Senate will continue to promptly and reasonably consider a number of well-qualified nominees for important positions. […]
McConnell on Fox News Channel’s ‘Hannity’ with Sean Hannity
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Fox News Channel’s “Hannity” with Sean Hannity last night to discuss his final thoughts on Special Counsel Mueller’s report and other key goals and accomplishments in the Senate. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On the conclusion of the […]
McConnell Statement on Secretary of Defense Nominee Patrick Shanahan
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement regarding the president’s intent to nominate Patrick Shanahan for Secretary of Defense: “I am glad to learn that President Trump has made his choice for the next Secretary of Defense. Acting Secretary Patrick Shanahan is a well-regarded leader and the duties of […]
An Historic Economic Moment for the American People
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-growth agenda: “As I mentioned, we’re in the middle of an historic economic moment for the American people. Last week, of course, the nationwide unemployment rate fell […]
After Democrat Obstruction, Modest Reform Has Nominations Process Back on Track
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “The Senate has continued to make significant progress in the personnel business. After two years of systematic heel-dragging from our friends across the aisle, even on the […]
Republican Pro-Growth, Pro-Opportunity Agenda Continues to Pay Off for Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the benefits Americans continue to see from the Republican pro-opportunity, pro-growth agenda: “Yesterday, I talked about leaving the ‘outrage industrial complex’ behind and returning focus to the issues that impact the everyday lives of the American people. […]
Senate Continues Timely Confirmation of Nominees After Democrat Obstruction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees: “As I’ve been discussing, the Senate’s continuing to make better progress filling vacancies in the executive branch and the federal judiciary. After last month’s action to […]
McConnell Statement on the Highlands Ranch, Colorado School Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the shooting that took place yesterday afternoon in Highlands Ranch, Colorado: “I am saddened to have to begin my remarks this morning by acknowledging yet another senseless act of school violence in America. Less than a month […]